Handguns

Beretta’s most famous firearm may well be its Model 92 pistol, first offered in 1975 in 9mm. Now, the impressive new Beretta M9A3 model is a serious contender as a modern survival gun.

Tacticool instruction might be fun, but it won't make you a more prepared armed citizen. Handgun training should focus on the skills with practical tools that will save your skin.

Springfield has upped the ante with its XD-E, releasing the hammer pistol in the hard-hitting .45 ACP.

Rightsized, the Walther PK380 is small enough to slip into a pocket, but has the performance of much larger self-defense handgun.

The Nighthawk Border Special 1911 does whatever you ask of it, and it does it well. It is designed by former peace officer Jim Wilson.

The new Ruger Mark IV .22 LR pistol is the latest version of the original and well-known Ruger semi-automatic .22 handgun.

Coonan .357 Magnum 1911s in Classic and Compact are powerful defensive handguns that can be surprisingly concealable. They pack a punch in the familiar 1911 platform.

Smith & Wesson's M&P M2.0 Compact Series boasts the same new design points as the rest of the line's next generation pistols and a few extras that should appeal to those in the market for a concealable striker-fired pistol.

Ruger has given throwback fans a pistol to pine for with the release of the new Mark IV Standard model.

A double-action-only variation of the original P290, the SIG P290RS offers shooters a reliable and compact pistol, with the peace of mind of re-strike capabilities.

The new Springfield Armory XD-E is the manufacturer’s first hammer-fired pistol in its popular XD line and offers shooters several different carry options to suit their preferences.

The Turnbull Ruger Mark IV leaves a unique mark on the iconic rimfire pistol.

The Smith & Wesson Model 629 is a heavy duty .44 Magnum revolver that's the perfect protection for city and country.

After watching — waiting and studying — CZ-USA has become one of the latest to enter the polymer striker-fired pistol game with the CZ P-10 C, and the years spent waiting have paid off.

The Republic Forge Defiant Lightweight 1911 is an elegant gun that’s big on power and small on size.

The SIG Sauer P226 RX mates the excellent Romeo 1 red dot to the manufacturer’s classic defensive handgun.